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Work of Art
Work of Art
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Work of Art

Original Title: Произведение искусства

1960
10m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1960

Runtime

10m

Storyline

Dr. Ivan Nikolayevich received a bronze candelabrum as a gift from Sasha Smirnov, who was grateful for his cure. But the doctor is embarrassed: the candelabrum is very immodest - two completely naked naiads. The Doctor is thinking: who would he give this unfortunate present to? Suddenly he remembers that he owes lawyer Ukhov for his consultations. In turn, Ukhov, driven by the same feeling as the doctor, gets rid of the gift, giving it to the comic actor Shashkin on the day of the benefit. Shashkin, deciding that such a "work of art" could compromise him, sells the candelabrum to an antique bronze store owned by Sasha's mother Smirnov. And Sasha, delighted that at last he has found a match for the donated candelabrum, gives it to the doctor.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
10m
Jan 21, 1960
Languages
Russian
Director
Mark Kovalyov
Production
Mosfilm
Mosfilm
Production Countries
Soviet Union

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Faina Shevchenko

Faina Shevchenko

Shop owner Smirnova

Evgeni Leonov

Evgeni Leonov

Shop owner's son

Sergei Martinson

Sergei Martinson

Doctor

Boris Petker

Boris Petker

Lawyer

Aleksei Gribov

Aleksei Gribov

Actor

Emmanuil Geller

Emmanuil Geller

Hairdresser

Vladimir Boriskin

Vladimir Boriskin

Director's assistant (uncredited)

Vera Altayskaya

Vera Altayskaya

Patient (uncredited)

Irina Murzayeva

Irina Murzayeva

Lawyer's wife (uncredited)

Zoya Isaeva

Actress (uncredited)

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